I was born and grew up in Zimbabwe, Southern Africa where 
I attended British-type schools, and lived in a small rural town.
 I then headed "south"to attend university in Natal, South Africa, 
graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and 
Psychology.  I thereafter spent a year in Cape Town, getting a 
postgraduate degree  in Education. Upon completion, I returned to
 the capital city of Harare in Zimbabwe and took up teaching at a 
public school. I finally emigrated  to the United States in 1986
 with my husband and child, and settled in Ojai, California. Due
 to the demands of motherhood, I chose to limit my teaching to 
private schools in Ojai, including the Weil Tennis Academy , 
where I was the principal for five years. 
Once my children were grown, I immediately stepped into public 
school teaching where I have been happily ensconced ever since!
I completed a master's degree in education last year and recently
became a National Board Certified teacher. 
As anyone who knows me can attest to, I am a huge 
Dodger fan! I also enjoy puzzles, particularly 
Sudoku, and love to travel.